Main
Brendan Cullen
I am a 3rd-year PhD student and National Science Foundation GRFP Fellow in the Department of Psychology at the University of Oregon. My work in the Social and Affective Neuroscience Lab focuses on predicting real-world health behaviors and health outcomes in an effort to advance a precision medicine framework for behavioral health.
As an aspiring data scientist, my goal is to implement my skills as a researcher in an applied industry setting focused on supporting health and wellness across the lifespan.
Education
PhD Student, Psychology
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
2022 - 2017
- My research takes a translational (neuro)science approach and focuses on predictive modeling of real world health behaviors within a precision medicine framework.
MS, Pyschology
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
2019 - 2017
- Thesis: Comparing cognitive and affective predictors of craving
BA, Neuroscience
Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT
2015 - 2011
- Thesis: Neurophysiological correlates of self-referential activity in meditators and non-meditators
Honors & Awards
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
National Science Foundation
N/A
2023 - 2018
Center on Parenting and Opioids Pilot & Training Core Travel Award
University of Oregon
N/A
2020
Graduate School “Special Opps” Travel & Research Award
University of Oregon
N/A
2020
Graduate Education Committee Travel Award
Department of Psychology, University of Oregon
N/A
2019
Graduate School Recruitment Award
University of Oregon
N/A
2017
Mind and Life Summer Research Institute Fellow
Mind and Life Institute
N/A
2017
International Symposium for Contemplative Studies Scholarship
Mind and Life Institute
N/A
2017
BA in Neuroscience with Highest Honors, Summa Cum Laude
Middlebury College
N/A
2015
Elected to Phi Beta Kappa
Middlebury College
N/A
2015
Dean’s Honor List (8 semesters)
Middlebury College
N/A
2015 - 2011
Rosalin Lieberman-Reiss Memorial Award
Department of Psychology, Middlebury College
N/A
2015
- Awarded to a graduating senior who shows the greatest promise to contribute to the treatment and cure of severe mental illness.
Mind and Life Summer Research Institute Fellow
Mind and Life Institute
N/A
2015
International Symposium for Contemplative Studies Scholarship
Mind and Life Institute
N/A
2014
Academic Conference Travel Fund Award
Middlebury College
N/A
2014
Senior Research Project Supplement
Middlebury College
N/A
2014
Bicentennial Fund for Research Partnerships in the Sciences Fellowship
Middlebury College
N/A
2014
Fred M. Roddy Research Fellowship in Biomedical Science
Middlebury College
N/A
2013
Research Experience
Research Assistant
Adair Laboratory
University of Vermont
2013 - 2012
- Independently analyzed and constructed statistical models for large data sets pertaining to carbon decomposition rates.
Industry Experience
I have worked in a variety of roles ranging from journalist to software engineer to data scientist. I like collaborative environments where I can learn from my peers.
Software Engineering Intern
Conduce
Carpinteria, CA
2014
- Incorporated d3.js to the company’s main software platform.
Teaching Experience
I am passionate about education. I believe that no topic is too complex if the teacher is empathetic and willing to think about new methods of approaching task.
Javascript for Shiny Users
RStudio::conf 2020
NA
2020
- Served as TA for two day workshop on how to leverage Javascript in Shiny applications
- Lectured on using R2D3 package to build interactive visualizations.
Selected Publications, Posters, and Talks
Asymmetric Linkage Disequilibrium: Tools for Dissecting Multiallelic LD
Journal of Human Immunology
N/A
2015
- Authored with Richard Single, Vanja Paunic, Mark Albrecht, and Martin Maiers.